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Canada Opens New Work Permit Application for International Graduates

Last May 6, 2021 IRCC opened a temporary pathway to permanent residency for 40,000 international students, alongside 20,000 temporary workers in health care and 30,000 temporary workers for other essential occupations. The temporary public policy was supposed to run until November 2021, or until the caps were reached, whichever comes first – to no surprise at all, international graduates were fast to fill up the quota and the application closed the following day; while the portal is still open for the essential workers. Throughout the pandemic, Canada has imposed a lot of measures to continuously support its immigration plan that targets to have at least 401,000 immigrants for 2021. The candidates selected for this temporary public policy have been chosen as they are proven fit to fill labor gaps.

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Submit by May 15 for Fall 2021 Semester

Submit your complete study permit application for the fall 2021 semester If we receive your complete study permit application by May 15, 2021, you’ll get a decision by August 6, 2021, in time to attend the fall semester.   We may not be able to process your application by August 6, 2021,

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NEW Pathway for International Student Graduates in Canada!

Announced April 14, new public policies target foreign nationals who have been granted an eligible Canadian credential, and who are currently employed in Canada, to provide an influx of talent across the economic landscape. Intake Cap A maximum of 40,000 applications will be accepted for processing. Start and end dates

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Off-Campus Work Permit in Canada

International students who are studying in Canada are eligible for 20 hours of off-campus work a week during their studies. They do not need another work permit as long as they have a valid study permit to study in Canada. Unless it is mentioned on the study permit that the

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How to apply for Quebec-selected workers

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Note: You will be able to have your sex marked as X (unspecified) on your documents. Until then, once you are in Canada, you can apply for a supporting document that says your sex should be X. Find out more.

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Am I eligible for Express Entry?

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Eligibility for Express Entry programs We choose skilled workers based on their skills and ability to contribute to Canada’s economy. Express Entry manages applications for three economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program Federal Skilled Trades Program Canadian Experience

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Can I Change Schools While I’m in Canada?

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Changing your school or program Before you change your school or program, you must meet all the conditions of your study permit. This means you must be: enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI) and actively studying while you’re in Canada

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Get a Visitor Visa to Return to Canada

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Fees From: $100 Processing time Varies by country Check processing times You may need to give biometrics with your application. This processing time doesn’t include the time you need to give biometrics. About the document A visitor visa (also called a temporary

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Prepare for the Citizenship test and Interview

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada On this page Who has to take the test and go to the interview What’s on the test Study for the test Get your test and interview date What to bring Take the test After the test: result,

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How to apply for Canadian Citizenship

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada How to apply   On this page Get an application package Pay your fees Submit your application Apply for citizenship urgently Get an application package The application package includes the instruction guide and all the forms you need

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Become a Permanent Resident as a Quebec-selected skilled worker

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada About the process This is the application process for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents of Canada and live in Quebec. Quebec has a special agreement on immigration with the Government of Canada. The province has

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What is the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) and how can I apply?

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada You may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) if you graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) and want to stay in Canada temporarily to work. Not all DLIs make you eligible for a post-graduation work permit. Check the

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How can I extend my stay as a worker in Canada?

All information provided are directly from IRCCImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada You should apply at least 30 days before your current status expires if you want to extend your stay as a worker in Canada. For more information, see the page Extending your work permit. Your employer may need to apply for a new

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How can I get the invitation to apply for IEC?

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Become a candidate If you want to travel and work temporarily in Canada as part of International Experience Canada (IEC), your first step is to become a candidate in one or more IEC pools. You should become a

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How to apply for International Experience Canada(IEC)

All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada You cannot apply for a work permit under International Experience Canada unless we’ve sent you an Invitation to Apply. If you’ve accepted an Invitation to Apply for a work permit follow these steps: You need to give your biometrics In most cases, you

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